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menace
Definition:
(nou) something that is a source of danger (nou) a threat or the act of threatening
Phonetic Transcription:
ˈmenəs
Examples:
As in the folktale, he was a cunning and threatening menace.
The poaching menace was dramatically reduced.
The dreadful menace had the desired effect.
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Common mistakes of menace pronunciation
- Misplacing stress: Some learners put stress on the second syllable, saying "me-NACE". The correct stress is on the first syllable, "MEN-ace" /ˈmɛn.əs/ (US) /ˈmɛn.ɪs/ (UK). Tip: Remember to emphasize the "men" part.
- Incorrect vowel sound: A common mistake is pronouncing the first vowel as a long "e", resulting in "mee-nace". The correct pronunciation has a short "e" sound, as in "men". Tip: Practice saying "men" to get the right vowel.
- Adding an extra syllable: Some speakers mistakenly say "men-a-ce" with three syllables instead of two. The correct pronunciation is two syllables: "MEN-ace". Tip: Focus on blending the sounds smoothly to avoid adding extra syllables.
- Confusing with similar words: Learners may confuse "menace" with "menace" /ˈmɛn.əs/ and "manage" /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ/. The vowel sounds and stress differ. Tip: Listen to native speakers to distinguish between these words clearly.
- Overemphasizing the final "ce": Some incorrectly pronounce the ending as "s" or "se", leading to "men-ace" or "men-iss". The correct ending is a softer "s" sound. Tip: Practice saying "menace" quickly to keep the ending subtle.